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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.43, 1,195.63 and 563.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.43, 1,195.63 and 563.09 is: 777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.43 : 1,195.63 = 563.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.43/1,195.63 = 563.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.43x = 1,195.63 × 563.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.43x = 673,239.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,239.91/866.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.03

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